Resort Pastry Chef: Seasonal Desserts & Wedding Cakes

Deerhurst Resort; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free resort pass access: complimentary

Hotel, retail and restaurant discounts

Meet new people and work within agreat

Job summary

Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka, Ontario seeks a Baker / Pastry Chef to lead the preparation, production, and presentation of all baked goods for dining outlets, catering, weddings, and events. The role combines technical baking with creativity and guest-focused execution.

The ideal candidate will maintain quality and portion control, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.

Qualifications

• Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts diploma/certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of professional baking or pastry experience; resort, hotel, or high-volume hospitality experience is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry production, dessert preparation, and food presentation.
• Experience with wedding cakes, specialty desserts, and banquet production is an asset.
• Understanding of food cost controls and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Design and create seasonal dessert menus and feature items.
• Produce desserts and baked goods for restaurants, banquets, weddings, meetings, and resort events.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, and plated desserts to established presentation standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and portion control in all products.
• Maintain inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies.
• Minimize waste and ensure proper rotation and storage of products.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pastry kitchen.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu development and special projects.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff as required.
• Support overall kitchen operations and assist during peak business periods.

Skills

Baking & Pastry

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Creativity

Education

Diploma in Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts

Tools

Commercial ovens

Mixer equipment

Job description

Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka, Ontario seeks a Baker / Pastry Chef to lead the preparation, production, and presentation of all baked goods for dining outlets, catering, weddings, and events. The role combines technical baking with creativity and guest-focused execution.

The ideal candidate will maintain quality and portion control, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.